PizzaExpress debuts new-look Pizzeria in London’s Bankside

17 September 2020

PizzaExpress has unveiled its redesigned Bankside restaurant near London Bridge following an extensive refurbishment.

The renovation took five months to complete and is the latest in several new-look restaurants opening across London alongside The Strand and Abbey Road.

Each re-design has been developed to reflect the original vision of founder Peter Boizot which has been PizzaExpress’ mantra since 1965 - to bring people together for good times and great pizza.

The open kitchen now takes centre stage at the heart of the Bankside restaurant, which originally opened in 2003, with a choice of different dining experiences offering across two floors and a terrace for up to 167 diners.

In addition, a dedicated bar and lounge area has been developed to offer an alternative space for occasions outside of mealtime. The second pizzeria with this space, the cocktail and espresso bar will serve a selection of classics alongside PizzaExpress twists.

The restaurant’s new design incorporates the latest new safety measures that enhance guest and team protection and blend with the lively buzz of the pizzeria. These include a more physically distanced layout, hand sanitiser stations, enhanced hygiene procedures and cleaning measures, along with regular health checks of team members. The online booking service makes it easy to reserve a table, and a new digital menu and cashless payment have been introduced to assist and reassure customers.

Zoe Bowley, Managing Director at PizzaExpress commented: “The refurbishment of our Bankside pizzeria is one of our biggest yet, and we’re absolutely thrilled with the final look. With such a great destination on our doorstep, our design team have maximised the space so that we can best serve customers whether they’re visiting to enjoy their menu favourites, or a more relaxed visit for a drink with a friend. Feedback from customers and the team has been wonderful so far, so we’re looking forward to welcoming more customers back.”

PizzaExpress Bankside, Benbow House, 24 New Globe Walk, London, SE1 9DS